Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
Posted: 04 May 2017, 13:11
On the day that it has been announced that Prince Philip will be standing down from royal duties in the Autumn (at the age of 96!), it is perhaps a good moment to examine his heraldic history. Fortunately the job has already been done for us by J Paul Murdock:
http://aroyalheraldry.weebly.com/blog/hrh-the-prince-philip-duke-of-edinburgh
For those who prefer just to look at an emblazonment of HRH's current arms:
The arms of the previous Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Alfred, were very different:
It is an interesting thought that Prince Philip's arms will die with him, although theoretically (but only theoretically) he is the head of his family and his arms should be used by his heir, Prince Charles. The Dukedom of Edinburgh will pass to the Earl of Wessex, who could in theory use the Edinburgh quarter, though this would sit oddly with his present arms:
http://aroyalheraldry.weebly.com/blog/hrh-the-prince-philip-duke-of-edinburgh
For those who prefer just to look at an emblazonment of HRH's current arms:
The arms of the previous Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Alfred, were very different:
It is an interesting thought that Prince Philip's arms will die with him, although theoretically (but only theoretically) he is the head of his family and his arms should be used by his heir, Prince Charles. The Dukedom of Edinburgh will pass to the Earl of Wessex, who could in theory use the Edinburgh quarter, though this would sit oddly with his present arms: